US-Israel War on Iran Shakes Up Xi-Trump Summit
The US-Israeli campaign against Iran has delayed the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping that was originally planned for April. The war is also forcing Beijing to reassess its strategic assumptions. As Washington demonstrates overwhelming military dominance and rapidly degrades a key Chinese partner, questions are emerging about Beijing’s vulnerabilities — from energy security to the credibility of its alliances. Signals from Chinese military commentary suggest a growing focus on internal threats, self-reliance and the risks of miscalculation in modern warfare. But does this crisis make China more cautious — or more determined? In this episode, we examine how the Iran conflict is shaping China’s military thinking, what it could mean for Taiwan, and how shifting global dynamics may influence the upcoming Trump–Xi summit. *Recorded on March 12, 2026 at 3:15pm Taiwan Standard Time Host: Wen-Ti Sung Producer: Tina Hsu Our guests: Lai I-chung - Prospect Foundation President Alexander Huang - Council on Strategic and Wargaming Studies Chair
